I'm not going either. Four years ago - at least, I think it was four - when I wasn't going, I suggested that we non-Fest-goers all watch some pre-determined part of Dark Shadows together and talk about it during Fest-time. There seemed to be interest in the idea, but that's as far as it went, and the fact that it didn't happen was what eventually pushed me to initiate the Watching Project, which MB turned into such a wonderful thing.
I'd like to post a not-long-after-midsummer night's dream about a Fantasy Fest involving all the fans who won't be at this year's Fest, and all the Dark Shadows actors, living and dead (but especially the dead), who won't be there as well. Taeylor could throw himself at the feet of Grayson Hall and declare himself her Number One Fan, and the primary and secondary afghans could perform a duet together, and The Pen could be sold for a phenomenal sum at the charity auction, and EmeraldRose, in a very moving ceremony, could distribute milestones to all the Dark Shadows actors attending the banquet. But Midnite would probably stamp "INCORRIGIBLE" on my virtual forehead and, patience finally exhausted, ban me from the boards. And I wouldn't want to put her to the trouble, so I'll do nothing - except maybe ask, "What's the one thing you'd have or do at a Fantasy Fest?"
